Industrial Design Director, WHOOP
$130-170k
+ Equity
Wearable health and fitness devices
Open for applications
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$130-170k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- 10 to 12 years of experience in industrial design with a strong portfolio in consumer electronics or wearable products
- Proven ability to lead and actively contribute to projects and teams from concept to mass production
- Deep understanding of ergonomics, CMF, and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, overmolding, and metal finishing
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills that influence across teams and disciplines
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks), visualization tools (KeyShot), and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing partners internationally is preferred
- Passion for performance, technology, and human-centered design
- A distinct point of view grounded in curiosity and empathy
- A commitment to excellence in detail and craftsmanship
- The ability to balance creative vision with practical execution
- Comfort leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
- A drive to explore what wearable design can become
- Experience with soft goods or wearable integration, such as textiles, straps, or sensors
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and responsible material use
- Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply
What the job involves
- We are looking for an Industrial Design Director to define the next generation of WHOOP hardware
- This role sits above the Senior Industrial Designer level and is ideal for a seasoned designer who combines hands-on creative excellence, technical depth, and leadership
- You will be hands-on in helping to set the design direction for WHOOP hardware and work closely with engineering, research, product management, and leadership teams to bring visionary ideas to life
- Define and drive the design vision for WHOOP hardware, including wearables and accessories, ensuring consistency with brand identity and performance standards
- Lead concept creation by translating insights, research, and technology into clear product opportunities through sketches, prototypes, and visual storytelling
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to maintain design integrity through production
- Provide mentorship and guidance to industrial designers while raising the standard of craft and creativity across the team
- Build and refine high-fidelity prototypes for testing, ergonomics, and CMF studies
- Balance aesthetics, comfort, and usability to create hardware that feels effortless to wear and use
- Explore new materials, finishes, and processes that elevate quality and sustainability
- Deliver world-class design outcomes from concept through DFM with attention to detail, precision, and consistency
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
- Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
- Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
- Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
- It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
- Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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